COV-3498 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 24 July 1829, bearing the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 July 1829. Note: 3 Es in Kedgree. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1833.

When was COV-3498 posted?

COV-3498 is dated 24 July 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

COV-3498

24 July 1829 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 July 1829, Kedgeree HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3498) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 3, back (COV-3498) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 3, detail (COV-3498) — detail

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Date

24 July 1829

Description

Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 July 1829. Note: 3 Es in Kedgree. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

eBay

Samwells Ltd, Lot 206304905328, (2026)

Provenance

INDIA Cover 1829 *KEDGREE* ENTIRE LETTER EL Calcutta SINGAPORE{samwells}WT30 Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion (WAF). Important note re **COMBINED POSTAGE & PACKING**. Please note that we always combine postage when we get the chance to invoice a group of items. Additional items are packed & combined at a rate of 25p P&P per additional item on internal GB mail & 75p per item P&P on International mail. The maximum number of items we will combine in one package is twelve {12 items}. The maximum period of time we allow for you to combine items is exactly 8 days from the point of purchase of the first item. Please be advised that after 8 days has elapsed eBay automatic systems will open an Unpaid Item Case.

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Other recorded marks at Kedgeree

14 marks

14 other pre-1854 postal markings of Kedgeree are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Kedgeree pre stamp cover

COV-3498 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 24 July 1829 bearing the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kedgeree postal history — the office known today as Khejuri, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 July 1829. Note: 3 Es in Kedgree. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay Samwells Ltd lot 206304905328 (2026).

3 images of COV-3498 are recorded (front, back, detail); the Kedgeree HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1833.

Questions about COV-3498

What is COV-3498?: COV-3498 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 24 July 1829, bearing the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 3 handstamp in Black. Dated 24 July 1829. Note: 3 Es in Kedgree. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1833.
What is the provenance of COV-3498?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay Samwells Ltd lot 206304905328 (2026).
When was COV-3498 posted?: COV-3498 is dated 24 July 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

About this record

This 24 July 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay, Samwells Ltd, lot 206304905328, (2026).